Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
cultural festival
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
King Goodwill Zwelithini
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| gptkbp:attracts |
tourists
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
Zulu_culture
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| gptkbp:features |
traditional attire
reed collection |
| gptkbp:festivals |
encourages community involvement
encourages participation brings together families showcases traditional music encourages respect for women young women dance |
| gptkbp:held_annually |
September
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| gptkbp:heldIn |
gptkb:Enyokeni_Royal_Palace
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Umhlanga (Reed Dance)
|
| gptkbp:includes |
dancing
procession |
| gptkbp:involves |
singing
young women |
| gptkbp:is_a |
cultural expression
empowerment for women |
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Queen_Mother
gptkb:Zulu_people feasting strengthens community bonds encourages cultural preservation womanhood promotes social cohesion fosters unity reinforces cultural values promotes cultural education dances and songs celebrates femininity celebrates youth honors purity promotes respect for tradition celebrates_Zulu_heritage highlights_Zulu_history highlights_Zulu_traditions. |
| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
fosters cultural understanding
virgin girls cultural_exchange |
| gptkbp:is_a_highlight_of |
Zulu_calendar
|
| gptkbp:is_a_platform_for |
young women to showcase
|
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
cultural identity
|
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
thousands of participants
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
media coverage
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| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
Zulu customs
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Zulu_royal_family
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Zulu_tradition
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:UNESCO
intangible cultural heritage |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
local communities
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
pre-colonial times
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| gptkbp:promotes |
community values
cultural pride |
| gptkbp:purpose |
celebrate virginity
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
cultural heritage
|